2021–2024 Nova Bus Lfs, Nova Bus Lfs Artic: Parking Brake recall
NHTSA campaign 24V518000 · 900 units potentially affected · filed Jul 8, 2024
What's wrong
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2021-2024 LFS and 2021-2023 LFS Artic buses. An air leak may occur in the parking brake valve and unintentionally engage the parking brake without activating the brake lights.
Why it matters
A bus that stops suddenly without activating brake lights increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Nova Bus will inspect and tighten the parking brake air line connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus's number for this recall is CR5615.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V518000
- Manufacturer no.
- CR5615
- Manufacturer
- Nova Bus (us) Inc.
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
- Units affected
- 900
- Report received
- Jul 8, 2024
- Owner letters
- Jul 24, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Nova Bus Lfs 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Nova Bus Lfs Artic 2021, 2022, 2023